13 Weeks, Bring on the 2nd Trimester

Sorry I haven't updated in a while...I haven't made time with all the busy-ness and tiredness. We have been to the doctor twice in the last 3 weeks because of bleeding, but the doctor says everything looks okay. Our last appointment was last Tuesday after heavy bleeding for a little over 24 hours. The bleeding started right after sex, so we weren't too alarmed this time and figured that's what caused it. The doctor said there was some bruising near the placenta, so no sex or exercise for me until our next appt on March 9th.
I have still had some nausa and fatigue, some sickness like a cold as well. I definitely am starting to show a little, but I know that I have probably gained some unneccesary weight also, because I'm eating a good bit, still hard to stay full all of the time, but I'm still craving sweets like chocolate very often.
My friend Leah who had a baby last year let me borrow several shirts and pants that I can start wearing now and where until I get a good bit bigger, she lent me 2 baby books as well that have some good information. Our baby is the size of a peach, almost 3 inches and almost 1 ounce. Yesterday Allison (Mackey) Smith had her baby boy, 6lbs, 13oz and healthy w/ red hair. I also found out today that Sabrina, who I was in my graduate school class, is also pregnant. So me, her, and Heather (who was also in our class) are all due w/in weeks of each other. That's pretty cool, but none of us get to go to ABAI in TX this year because we all need to save money.
For our next book club meeting we are reading "The Help", I borrowed Julie's copy.
I took our Husky to the dog park today since it was sunny and not too cold...can't wait for Spring. Right now I have a really stopped up nose, that runs off and on, with an off and on headache as well. Not sure if it's a cold, allergies, or what, but hopefully it will go away soon!
I promise to update more often, so that I can capture these very unique moments in my life. Can't believe I have to wait 6 more months to meet our little one! At least the 2nd trimester is supposed to be the best!

Just about 10 weeks and ready for sunshine and warmth

This weekend I'll be 10 weeks pregnant! I am still having some cramping and uncomfortableness that I've had for the last few days. I think the colored stuff I've been seeing when I use the bathroom is just discharge, hopefully nothing scarier, but will know more on Tuesday at appointment. I've definitely been emotional at times, but I was an emotional person to start with. I can't believe I'm going to be somebody's momma this year...I can't wait, but it's so terrifying at the same time! ;) Anxious about seeing how it's all gonna play out this fall. I really wish I could stay home with the baby for a while. I definitely shouldn't have watched "Steel Magnolias" tonight....cried for sure.
Ready for warmer weather so that I can take lots of walks outside. I need to be exercising more, but I'm really tired and always couped up in the house b/c it's cold and/or rainy all the time. Trying to do stretching and yoga some inside. Maybe it will be warmer in a couple of months...maybe by April when we find out if it's a boy or girl!
Dave is with the band in Georgia for a show tonight, should be back late tomorrow. I'm getting to go to a fundraiser pancake breakfast with a friend in the morning. Excited about friend time! Candles lit and gonna relax now.

Officially a 27 year old pregnant wife of a musician I am...

My b'day was Feb. 1st and I turned 27. I handled it well this year, I guess because we are trying to fulfill a dream/goal (having kids), but last year I didn't handle 26 so well. This year it snowed a few days before my birthday, and schools were closed and roads were hazardous on my b'day, so I got to hang at home with my hubby. He cooked for me and we watched a movie. It was very relaxing, which was so nice!

I got a little stressed today because of cramping and spotting, which happens to some people with no alarm, but I can't wait for our appt next week so that we know what's going on for sure. I really hope it's nothing serious. The doc says that many women call around weeks 7 to 10 about this issue, so it sounds common. We'll see....happy thoughts!

One of our very favorite TV shows "LOST" came back on last night, it's the last season :(, but it's so good :). We own the 1st season, and hope to own all 6 one day on dvd.

The groundhog saw his shadow yesterday, so that means 6 more weeks of winter...I think we expect that around here the ways things have been going = COLD!

I'm going to go get warm...can't wait for Spring!